© Westminster Collection
© Westminster Collection
50 Pence - Charles III Bagpuss; Silver
2024 year| Silver (.925) | 8 g | 27.3 mm |
| Location | Guernsey |
|---|---|
| Issuing company | Westminster Collection |
| King | Charles III (2022-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2024 |
| Value | 50 Pence 0.50 GGP = USD 0.66 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 8 g |
| Diameter | 27.3 mm |
| Shape | Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided) |
| Technique | Coloured, Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#418727 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Bagpuss, Emily’s saggy old cloth cat
Script: Latin
Lettering:
50p
He gave a big yawn and settled down to sleep
Engraver: Matt Tindall
Edge
Plain
Comment
Coin issued in set of 5 coins:
Issued also in coloured and non-coloured CuNi version.
Interesting fact
The Bagpuss 50p coin is part of a series of coins issued by the Royal Mint in 2024 to celebrate the life and work of British author and illustrator, Oliver Postgate. The coin features an image of Bagpuss, the beloved character from Postgate's animated television series, on one side, and a portrait of King Charles III on the other. The coin is made of silver (.925) and weighs 8 grams. It's a unique and collectible item for fans of Bagpuss and British numismatics.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Pence - Charles III (Bagpuss; Silver) 2024 coin.
